How Many Syllables Are in "Limerick"?
limerick has 3 syllables.
Syllable breakdown
lim-er-ick
- Word
- limerick
- Syllable count
- 3
- Pronunciation
- /ˈlɪm.ɚ.ɪk/
- Part of speech
- noun
Definition
A funny five-line poem with an AABBA rhyme scheme.
Example sentence
He made up a limerick about his cat.
Counts reflect a common American English reading. Pronunciation can vary. Source: Owner-reported CMU Pronouncing Dictionary check; no pronunciation note supplied..